WHAT DOES CLEAN EATING MEAN? Each year, more than six billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into our environment. These chemicals and volatile compounds can accumulate in the body and impact overall health. Excess toxins and waste in the body leads to depression, lack of energy, skin conditions, weight gain, joint pain, headaches, muscle…
SIMPLE CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: This simple Caprese salad recipe comes together in a matter of minutes! Caprese salad is a classic, perfect for any dinner party or afternoon snack. Tomatoes are jam-packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K. They also contain high levels of potassium and chromium, which aid in stabilizing…
This evening I decided to share my grocery list for my husband and I. We just got back into town from a week and a half trip in Florida with family and friends and I started to think about meal planning over our flight back. I am always excited to get back to real food…
ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH THE BEST BALSAMIC DRESSING When choosing beets, select firm roots; smaller roots will be sweeter, quicker to cook, and won’t require peeling! While the quality of the greens does not reflect that of the roots, if you are going to consume this very nutritious part of the plant…
ADHD AND CHOCONANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE BALANCED NUTRITION FOR YOUR CHILDREN: FOOD AS MEDICINE ADHD Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior that is often paired with low self-esteem,…
STRESS: HOW IT AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR DIGESTION Throughout people’s quest for the ideal diet and ultimate wellness, many underestimate the importance of the mind when evaluating their health. One of the first things that I ask my clients is to rank their stress level and determine the primary causes of stress in their lives.…
IDENTIFYING FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES WHAT IS A FOOD ALLERGY OR SENSITIVITY? When our immune system is triggered by a food particle, it responds with inflammation, the body can also have autoimmune reactions or can attack itself when attempting to attack this “foreign invader”. The type of attack depends on the immune response. We can…
